William P. Weber

    Weber, William P., 60, July 29, 2011.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
    HODGDON – William P. Weber, 60, passed away July 29, 2011 at a local hospital. He was born February 10, 1951 at White Plains, NY, the son of Henry F. and Evelyn (Posner) Weber.
    Bill, as he was known, graduated from Woodlands High School in Hartsdale, NY and attended Ricker College in Houlton. He owned and operated Weber Heating after working several years for Thompson Oil Company in Houlton. Before that he directed quality control operations at the Louisiana Pacific wafer board mill in New Limerick.
    Bill was an active member of the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department, serving many years on the Advisory Board and was a frequent coach for numerous local boys hockey and soccer teams. Sports was an important part of his life, from climbing Mt. Katahdin in all seasons, camping at Chesuncook Village, playing golf regularly at the Houlton Community Country Club, fishing in all seasons, dog sledding, roller blading and rooting for the New York Yankees. He loved music and attended many concerts throughout the state. Bill was also a long time member of the Houlton Lodge of Elks. He was perhaps best known for the love he had for his children and his grandson. He was so proud of them. He had an open heart for everyone.
    Bill leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Julie Rush Weber of Hodgdon; his daughter, Jessica Weber of Portland; his son, Christopher and his wife, Megan Griffin Weber, and grandson, Eli William Weber, all of Bangor; his mother, Evelyn Weber of New London, NH; two brothers, Robert Weber and his wife, Judy, of Newton, MA, Edwin “Terry” Weber and his wife, Constancia Romilly, of New York City; many nieces and nephews.
    Friends called at the Millar Civic Center on Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Bill’s memory to the Houlton Parks and Recreation, Southern Aroostook Minor Hockey Association, or the Houlton Sports Boosters c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.